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H.R. 7545

Referred to Committee

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

Introduced 4/21/2022•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

11/1/2022 • House

Summary

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage solely for the purpose of public education. DOJ must give at least 90 days public notice and afford an opportunity for a hearing before establishing such best practices.

The bill authorizes DOJ to award grants for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Safe Firearm Storage Assistance Programs.

The bill also provides for a new tax credit through 2030 for 10% of amounts received from the retail sale of a safe firearm storage device for use in the United States.

Introduced in House • 4/21/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

Democrat • TX-18

Sponsored 4/21/2022

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

D-CA-49

Joined 4/21/2022

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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

D-HI-1

Joined 5/27/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 21, 2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House4/21/2022

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2